Cranberry Fruit Powder is a product made from dried and ground cranberries. Cranberries are small, red berries that are well-known for their potential health benefits, particularly concerning urinary tract health. (we can't say if this works, but it did come from a reliable source). They are rich in various nutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds. The antioxidants present in cranberries, such as vitamin C and various phytochemicals, can contribute to overall health by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body. Nutrient Content: Cranberries are a good source of vitamins (especially vitamin C), minerals, and dietary fiber.
INCI: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Purity: 99% (maltodextrin as a flowing agent)
Physical Form: Medium to Dark Red
Applications:Topical
Usage Rate:Up to 100%(start at a .5% or lower)
Solubility:Water Dispersible Origin:USA Part Used:Fruit
Fun Facts About Cranberries
The 5 states known for growing cranberries are: Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
Cranberries have small pockets where air seeps into that allows them to float.
Cranberries do not grow in water.
Cranberries are approximately 90% water.
Cranberries are typically in season from October until December.
Cranberries can be used as fabric dyes.
Cranberries have many health benefits such as preventing urinary tract infections, aiding in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and helping slow down tumor progression.
Only about 5% of cranberries are sold fresh while the rest are turned into cranberry juice, sauce, etc.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Products and Ingredients
Finished Products generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should always be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months) and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct light, and keep them in a dark cabinet when possible.
Exfoliating Acid products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or the Salicylic Acid Serums as those can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items Requiring Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid. ^There are some oils that have a super long shelf life like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt. Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should always be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place) Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Recipe for Soothing Comfrey Root Powder Poultice: What is a poultice? A poultice is a simple blend of moist herbs to help with swelling, pain and applied with the help of a muslin bag to contain the herbs.
1 Part Comfrey Root Powder 1 Potato, shredded 1 Peach (fresh or frozen)